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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; 10-day mourning in Dubai

Monday, 21 September 2026 11:20

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.

In a post on social media platform X, the Dubai Media Office mourned the death of Sheikh Ahmed.

Flags will be flown at half-mast, effective Monday.

Sheikh Mohammed took to X to pay a tribute to his brother. 

"You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts," he wrote.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid his condolences to Sheikh Mohammed and the Al Maktoum family.

In a social media post, Sheikh Mohamed said the achievements of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum "will remain vivid in memory, and his national contributions stand as a testament to a life rich in giving".

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, also posted an emotional message on his official social media channels.

"Sheikh Ahmed will remain in hearts, memory, and prayers," he wrote.

The Rulers’ Courts of Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have expressed their condolences following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed.

The two emirates have also declared ten days of official mourning, beginning Monday, with flags flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period.

In separate statements, the Rulers' Courts of Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah extended condolences and sympathies to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and to the Al Maktoum family.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq conveyed their condolences following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed.

The two leaders sent separate cables to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

They also extended their heartfelt sympathy to Sheikh Ahmed’s family and loved ones.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed.

In a message on X, Modi said Sheikh Ahmed’s efforts to serve society would be cherished by generations to come.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Al Maktoum family and the people of Dubai, and prayed for Sheikh Ahmed’s soul to rest in eternal peace.

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